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MX59 WBJ

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Brown Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,206 mi
Last recorded111,206 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 WBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 111,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 111,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 107,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 107,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 103,162 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 99,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 99,581 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 95,704 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 95,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,267 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 82,102 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 82,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,546 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,463 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,346 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 36,283 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 23,391 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 26,439 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 17,868 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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MX59 WBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Brown with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 63,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX59 WBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX59 WBJ registered?

MX59 WBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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